MO SB954

Prohibits utilities from using eminent domain to condemn property for constructing wind energy facilities (turbines, towers, panels) or solar energy facilities that generate electricity

Preserves condemnation authority for transmission infrastructure supporting renewable energy, including collection lines, distribution lines, transmission lines, substations, and switchyards needed to connect wind and solar facilities to the grid

Restricts electrical corporations from condemning property for merchant transmission lines with FERC negotiated rate authority unless the line has a Missouri substation capable of delivering electrical capacity to in-state customers proportionate to the line's mileage through the state

Prohibits public utilities and rural electric cooperatives from condemning property currently used by another utility provider for the same or substantially similar purpose, with exceptions for nonexclusive easements that don't materially impair existing or future utility operations